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Questions and expectations rise as Monarez steps into director’s role at CDC
Dr. Susan Monarez is slated to be sworn in as director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday, a ...
Beyond Lyme Disease: Understanding Tick-Related Diseases Aids Prevention
Though Lyme disease receives the most attention, there are numerous tick-borne illnesses that pose significant health risks.
How many people are affected by Lyme disease? Here's what to know
Justin Timberlake isn't alone in his battle with Lyme disease. Thousands of Americans are diagnosed with the tick-borne ...
Senate confirms Susan Monarez as CDC director. Here's what she's said about vaccines, fluoride and more.
From vaccines to fluoride, here's what the newly confirmed CDC director Susan Monarez has said about some key health topics.
US CDC weighs travel notice for China as chikungunya cases rise, Bloomberg News reports
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is planning to issue a travel notice for China as chikungunya infections ...
New Lyme disease test that uses AI could lead to earlier diagnosis
A new test for Lyme disease that helps lead to a more accurate result early in the infection? One company is working on it.
Shingles vaccination rates rose during the COVID-19 pandemic, but major gaps remain for underserved groups
The uptake of shingles vaccines rose notably during the pandemic – from 25.1% of people for whom it is recommended in 2018-2019, to 30.1% during 2020-2022. We observed this overall increase across ...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease Is Spreading Again This Summer
Some parents worry that a rash is a sign of chickenpox or measles. But the chickenpox rash usually spreads from the torso ...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting new leadership
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting new permanent leadership. The Senate confirmed President Donald Trump’s pick Susan Monarez to serve as CDC director. She’ll be the CDC’s first ...